According to Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform, an estimated 94% of people eligible for expungement have not been able to access the service due to a lack of knowledge about the process, lack of resources to hire an attorney, and more. The goal of the Expungement Expo is to help clients, who are predominantly African American, move beyond the challenges of having a past criminal record by educating and assisting them with getting their records expunged. It is vital to help justice-involved individuals understand current and new policies in order to assist them in this process.

Scroll down for the 2024 Expungement Expo pre-approval application

For this year’s Expungement Expo please make sure you meet the qualifications for this expungement program (see below), review the Expungement Qualification Checklist, and complete the pre-registration form. Clients will receive further instructions within 72 hours for the next steps.

The registration for the 2024 Expungement Program has ended.

Please stay connected with us through our website and social media channels for updates on our 2025 Expungement Expo.

 

Register interest for the 2025 Expo

The 2024 Expungement Expo will be open for the public on June 22, 2024, from 10:00am-2:00pm, at Metro Technology Center, 1900 Springlake Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73111.

We will have community vendors, break out classes and free resources.

Expungement applicants will follow a new process this year. Online pre-screening will take place beginning April 15, 2024.

Those applicants will be notified via email prior to the event on if they have passed pre-approval. They will be given a confirmation code to use at the Expo to access the next level of the process. A detailed emailed will be sent with specific instructions to those who pass pre-approval.

NOTE! We will not be accepting expungement applications on site. The pre-approval application process takes place online. If you have not received a confirmation code prior to the event, please do not print/bring any applications or papers for our team to review. We will not be accepting applications onsite.

 

Thank you for your interest in our 2024 Expungement Program.

The registration for the current program however has ended. If you did not receive a confirmation email, you cannot participate in free legal services this year.

We encourage you to attend the expungement expo on Saturday, June 22 from 10:00-2:00 pm to take advantage of our workshops, resources, and services.

Please stay connected with us through our website and social media channels for updates on our 2025 expungement event.

Please be advised this expungement program’s process can take up to a year or more depending on client case participation, and funding.

 

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR OUR CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT PROGRAM?

This program is for arrests, charges, and convictions in Oklahoma County ONLY.

Review your arrests, charges, and convictions to see if you think you might qualify. Below is a short list of factors:

  • You were acquitted.
  • You were arrested, but not charged with a crime and the allotted time has passed.
  • You were charged with a crime, but the charges were completely dropped, and enough time has passed
  • Your conviction was overturned, and the charges were dropped.
  • You received a pardon.
  • You were cleared of the crime by DNA.
  • Someone else committed the crime using your name.

Other qualifications may take into account:

  • You successfully completed the terms of your suspended sentence or your deferred sentence.
  • You were convicted as a juvenile.
  • You were convicted of a misdemeanor.
  • You were convicted of a non-violent felony and can meet some additional requirements.

For a complete list of qualifying factors please review the Oklahoma Statutes for Expungement of Criminal Records here.

 

1. DO YOU QUALIFY

If you were convicted of a violent felony or your charges are not in Oklahoma County, you are not eligible for our program. For more information on expungements, visit https://oklaw.org/resource/expungement-q-a

 

3. COMPLETE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

The registration link will be available on our website on April 15, 2024.

 

 

 

 

5. OSBI BACKGROUND CHECK

You must secure a current OSBI background check that includes all of your charges. You can purchase an OSBI background check online at https://chirp.osbi.ok.gov/ or secure one in person at OSBI, 6600 N. Harvey Pl, OKC. Background checks should not be over 30 days old.

2. MAKE SURE ALL OUTSTANDING LEGAL FEES ARE PAID

Urban League will not cover outstanding fines or fees.

 

4. NEXT STEPS FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS

Clients who meet eligibility will receive a confirmation code to attend the expungement expo on Saturday, June 22, 2024. You will not be able to participate in the expungement process without a confirmation code. Everyone is welcome to attend the public portion of the Expo. However, during the Expungement Expo, pre-approved clients will be required to attend at least one educational workshop as they move to the next phase of the process.

 

6. RECORD EXPUNGEMENT EXPECTATIONS

Please be advised the expungement process could take up to a year or more. ULOKC is a third-party organization that is offering free legal services to those who meet the requirements of criminal record expungement. Eligibility for expungement does not guarantee that your record will be expunged.

 


Your application for expungement will not be processed if:
1. Your application forms are not completed.
2. You did not attend one educational workshop during the day of the Expo.
3. If we do not receive a current OSBI background check.

 

 

Begin Process

Clients who receive a confirmation code must attend the Expungement Expo event to be considered for the expungement program. You must bring your code and your photo ID to participate in the onsite review process. Do not share your code with anyone. You must attend the Expungement Expo event to remain eligible for the expungement program.

Expungement eligibility will be determined by the completion of the expungement packet which includes:

  • Completed pre-registration intake form.
  • Questionnaire packet.
  • Needs assessment.
  • Participation agreement.
  • Current OSBI background check.
  • Attendance of one educational workshop at the Expungement Expo.
  • Legal counsel may request additional documentation if needed.
  • Please be advised the expungement process can take up to a year or more depending on client’s case and participation in the program.

START REGISTRATION

 

Client Expungement Packet information will only be received at the June 22nd Expungement Expo event. Printed client expungement packets will not be accepted prior to the event.
  1. Use the Checklist to see if you may quality for the 2024 expungement process.
  2. If you qualify, complete the pre-registration link (April 15). Applications will be reviewed daily, applicants will receive instructions within one week of their online application to indicate next steps for the process. The 2024 process may take up to one year to process and review your application, depending on completeness of application.
  3. If you are eligible for the program, you will receive an email with a confirmation code to allow you to attend the Expungement Expo and the Application Review process.
  4. You must bring this code and your photo ID with you to participate in the onsite review process. Do not share your code with anyone. You must attend the Expungement Expo event to remain eligible for the expungement program.
INFORMATIONAL SESSION:

On April 28th, 2022, we hosted a virtual information session to explain the expungement process to the community as well as detail the Clean Slate Initiative. The discussion was led by Damion Shade, Criminal Justice Policy Analyst at OK Policy and moderated by our V.P. of Community Convening and Social Justice, Jabar Shumate. Tune in to this informational interview session to learn about how to clear your record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our program will help people to determine if their record is eligible for expungement and to get their record expunged.

  • The Process

    We accept applications annually. Once submitted, applications that are accompanied with a current OSBI report are reviewed to determine if they can move to the next stage to begin the process expungement. .

    Clients will receive an email to let them know if their application has been accepted or denied based on their eligibility for the program. This process can take up to six months.

  • Fees and Payments

    Outstanding Fees: Applicants must pay all outstanding fines and fees related to their charges to the applicable county court clerk before being accepted in our program. Our program only covers the filing fees for processing the expungement.

  • Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Background Checks

    Requirement: All clients must obtain their own OSBI background check. Use the online service at https://oklahoma.gov/osbi.html. The cost is $16.  When submitted to the Urban League, the background check must be less than 30 days old.

  • Charges in Other Counties

    Eligibility: The Urban League’s program is for clients with charges in Oklahoma County. We do not work on cases involving cases in other counties or those with cases in both Oklahoma County and another county. If you have cases in two counties, you are not eligible for this program.

  • Eligibility

    Violent Charges: Violent felonies as defined at 57 O.S. section symbol 571, cannot be expunged in this program and may not be eligible for expungement under Oklahoma law. Some non-violent felonies may also be ineligible. Eligibility will be reviewed by an experienced attorney. You will be advised as to the status of the eligibility of your case. You may be advised to apply for a pardon from the Governor.

  • Waiting Period for Expungement

    If your sentence has not been completed or enough time has not elapsed per statute, you may not yet be eligible for expungement and will have to wait for these time periods to fully elapse.

  • Program Updates
    • For 2022/2023 Cases: Your case has been assigned to a volunteer attorney who is working on your case. You will receive an email update from an Urban League staff member when your case has moved to the next stage in the process. Once your case has been filed, you will be provided your district court case number so that you can track the progress of your case at https://www.oscn.net/dockets/Search.aspx#all.
    • For 2024 Cases: Your case has not yet been assigned to a volunteer attorney. You will receive an email in September 2024 from an Urban League staff member informing you if you have been accepted in the program or not.  If your case is accepted, you will receive regular email communication.
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